Local obituaries forMississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial
Rick Vedvik
Jan 3, 2026
Harold Richard Vedvik, 74, of Milan, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his residence.
Harold was born and raised in Seneca, Wisconsin. He had a love of hunting and football, and learned life lessons working on the family sawmill. Harold attended technical college before being drafted into the US Army. He was a member of the 82nd Airborne...
Paul Minicucci
Jan 3, 2026
Paul Joseph Minicucci, 78, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, 1811 15th Street Place, Moline, IL.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Judy Dumire
Jan 2, 2026
Judy Dumire, 66, Waterloo, IA, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospital, Davenport, IA. Born in La Crosse, WI, Judy was the daughter of Richard and Bonnie Torgerson. She graduated from East High School in Waterloo, IA, in 1977 and spent many years in various service industry jobs in photography, janitorial, and as a cook. She...
Elbert Leon Kimbrough
Jan 2, 2026
Elbert Leon Kimbrough, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, surrounded by family.
Elbert’s greatest love and devotion were to his Creator and Heavenly Father, Jehovah. He often spoke fondly of how his grandfather took him to the Kingdom Hall as a child, planting seeds of faith that would shape his life. He was baptized as one of Jehovah’s...
Kathleen Ryan
Dec 30, 2025
Kathleen Kyle Ryan, 78, of DeWitt, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Douglas Zickuhr
Dec 30, 2025
Douglas Wayne Zickuhr of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at home surrounded by the love of his family after a lengthy battle with dementia and Parkinson’s.
Doug was born on December 26, 1945, in Dubuque, Iowa. His parents were Vern and Dorothy Zickuhr. Doug lived an amazing life. He gave everything he had to everything he did. Among...
Timithy Joseph Carlson
Dec 29, 2025
The family of Timithy Joseph Carlson, 50, of Davenport, Iowa, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on December 29, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of life will take place at a later date.Timithy Joseph Carlson was born on January 1, 1975, in Moline, Illinois, the firstborn son...
Beverly Simkins
Dec 29, 2025
Beverly Mae Simkins (née Hol), age 88, passed away peacefully on December 29, surrounded by family. She was born on August 4, 1937, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to John and Waunita Hol. Bev graduated from Davenport High School in 1955 and the St. Luke’s nursing program. She worked as a nurse and fierce advocate for elder-care for many decades, positively impacting...
Jeanne Theresa (Cyrier) Alvarez
Dec 28, 2025
Jeanne Theresa (Cyrier) Alvarez, 74, of East Moline, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline, Illinois.
Jeanne was born on October 5, 1951, in Kankakee, Illinois, the oldest daughter of Bernard Paul and Mary June (Raymond) Cyrier. She was raised in a lively household of eleven children, where her vibrant spirit, warm...
Marilyn Osborne
Dec 26, 2025
Marilyn Christine Osborne, 65, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at UnityPoint - Trinity Hospital, Bettendorf, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Raymond Coolbaugh
Dec 25, 2025
Raymond Coolbaugh, 85, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on December 25, 2025, at Woodridge Supportive Living, Geneseo, IL. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
Raymond is survived by a daughter Kathy Coolbaugh, Dallas, PA, a son Ray Coolbaugh (Cindy) , Geneseo, IL, a sister Janet (George), Binghamton NY and grandchildren John and Destiny.
Family...
Gregory Zirbes
Dec 25, 2025
Gregory "Greg" Zirbes, born on March 30, 1957, in Clinton, Iowa, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa. He was a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, remembered for his kind and welcoming nature. Greg possessed a unique ability to make others laugh and feel good, continually striving to spread joy to those around him.
Throughout his...
Kevin Lee Roberts
Dec 24, 2025
Kevin Lee Roberts, 39, of Iowa City, Iowa, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Coralville, Iowa.
Kevin was born in Davenport, Iowa, on October 26, 1986.
Kevin was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend. His one true joy in life was being an uncle, and he wore that badge with honor.
Kevin was also a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving his...
Norma Norton
Dec 24, 2025
Norma Jean Norton 86, of Colona, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Marvel Faye (Swenson) Roggendorf
Dec 24, 2025
Marvel Faye (Swenson) Roggendorf, 86, of Calamus, IA, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her residence in DeWitt, IA.
Marvel was born June 24, 1939, in Clinton, Iowa, to George and Irma Swenson of Calamus. She was given the name Marvel by her parents and was a beautiful woman who more than lived up to her name. She was...
Shandell Simmons-Loenser
Dec 22, 2025
Shandell "Shany" Simmons-Loenser, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 22, 2025, at her home in Milan, Illinois. Born on August 1, 1973, Shandell dedicated 30 years of her life to cooking and serving food in the Quad Cities, touching countless lives along the way with her passion for service and her warm, engaging nature.Shany...
Michael Allen, Sr.
Dec 21, 2025
Michael Allen, Sr., 76, of Davenport, IA, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
John Michael Budish, Sr.
Dec 21, 2025
John Michael Budish, 79, of East Moline, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his residence. John was a true baby boomer, born just after WWII. He attended St. Augustine Grade School and Don Bosco High School in Milwaukee, WI; St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN (BA Sociology); and UW-Milwaukee (MSSW Master’s of Science in Social Work)....
Kay Skutnick
Dec 20, 2025
Kay Lorraine Skutnick, 76, of Kewanee, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.
A complete obituary will be available soon.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.
Dustin Gilchrist
Dec 20, 2025
Dustin Gilchrist, born on September 13, 1992, in Davenport, will be remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his son, Maverick. He quietly passed away on December 20, 2025, after a short stay at the hospital, leaving a profound void in the lives of those who cherished him.
Dustin's life was defined by his role as a father. He immersed...
